How many points is BARNACLES worth in Scrabble?

BARNACLES is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BARNACLES?

BARNACLES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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BARNACLES

13 pts

BARNACLES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. BARNACLES is a noun form of barnacle. BARNACLE means "shellfish that lives attached to rocks, ship bottoms, etc".

Meaning & examples

noun

A marine crustacean of the subclass Cirripedia that attaches itself to submerged surfaces such as tidal rocks or the bottoms of ships.
The barnacle goose.
In electrical engineering, a change made to a product on the manufacturing floor that was not part of the original product design.

Synonyms: shellback, twitch

verb

To connect with or attach.
To press close against something.

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noun

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Definition and meaning

BARNACLES is a noun form of barnacle. BARNACLE means "shellfish that lives attached to rocks, ship bottoms, etc".

In a sentence: "The barnacles is noted."

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BARNACLE12 pts

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Letter Values

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BARNACLES Scrabble FAQ

Is BARNACLES a Scrabble word?: BARNACLES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does BARNACLES mean?: BARNACLES is a noun form of barnacle. BARNACLE means "shellfish that lives attached to rocks, ship bottoms, etc".
How do you use BARNACLES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The barnacles is noted."
How many points is BARNACLES worth in Scrabble?: BARNACLES is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BARNACLES?: BARNACLES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).